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Before leaving home:
I'm going on a long vacation. I hope I don't forget something...
If you are leaving home for a long vacation or an undecided return, a thorough check of your house and other related items is necessary to avoid unnessecary trouble on your return. Here's a checklist that may help you ensure safety of yourself, your home and your neighbours.
Hold mail Hold newspaper and other deliveries Check Stoves Check Taps Make sure your insurance policy doesn't expire while you're away. Ensure any potential leakage points are covered Inform your neighbours about your trip for house safety Leave no garbage in the house No perishable items lying in the kitchen Electric devices plugged off If necessary, put your TV on auto on/off for security purposes. If possible, have exterior and a couple of interior lights turned on daily for security purposes Contact your bank to smoothen any emergenices that may arise during your leave Shut all windows and doors lock to prevent weather hazards If leaving vehicle behind, inform insurance company to accomodate appropriately 1 If going on a long drive, have your car inspected for such a trip If going on a long drive, make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage If going on a long drive, ensure you have necessary backup tools in case of emergency If going on a long drive, let someone know your route so you are traceable in case of an emergency If leaving someone behind, leave important numbers with them and any numbers you may be reachable at
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Arriving at the Airport:
What are my options in getting to the airport quickly?
NEVER leave your luggage unattended at any time. Make sure you arrive early at the airport to avoid long line-ups or a flight-miss. Find out from wither the airport or your travel agent which terminal you should be departing from.If driving, call ahead to find out about parking for the duration of the time you will be away and the directions to the parking lot (if different from regular parking).
If getting a ride off of someone, make sure they know the way to the airport and the terminal from which your flight departs. Not all airports have convenient parking facilities so avoid stopping or standing in zones that do not have meter parking available. Most airports are really busy and it takes very little time to get a car towed away due to improper parking. Some airports have two types of regular parking. Long-term parking and short-term parking. If your ride does not plan to stay very long then short-term parking is usually cheaper than meter parking.
If you plan to get a taxi cab, call a cab ahead of time to assure your arrival at the airport. Make sure your luggage is small enough to fit in a single cab. Some cab drivers will not carry over a certain size or a certain weight. Call the cab company ahead of time to avoid such headaches.
Now I've got my ticket. When do I need to be at the airport?
Arrival times suggested by Air Canada, also comparable to most airlines: (1)
Local Flights 45 minutes To/From Canada From/To USA 60 minutes Overseas International 90 minutes
What if I'm late?
In case you fail to check-in in sufficient time for normal processing, your reservation(s) may be cancelled. Canadian Airlines suggests its minimum times which are also comparable to most airlines.
The minimum times are: (3)
At the check-in counter At the ticket lift point Domestic 15 minutes 10 minutes Transborder & International 30 minutes 15 minutes [TOP] [Back to Ticket Booking]
1. Sometimes, it is less expensive to have your vehicle insured under fire and theft only instead of the regular insurance. This saves you some money while giving your vehicle the appropriate protection while you're gone.
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